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The median house price in Regents Park (NSW) is $1.42m, with units at $545k. House values have moved 5.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Regents Park (NSW) has an estimated 5,211 residents, up from 4,990 at the 2021 Census — a change of 221 people, or 4.4%. That puts 2,619 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside recent address points verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Regents Park (NSW) has an estimated occupancy of approximately 5,211 residents as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 221 individuals (4.4%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 4,990 individuals. This shift is calculated from the local population of 5,208, determined by AreaSearch following analysis of the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 28 validated new addresses since the Census date.
Such occupancy levels represent a density of 2,618 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Regents Park (NSW) in the top quartile of domestic locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 4.4% expansion rate of the suburb of Regents Park (NSW) post-census is within 2.7 percentage points of the state average (7.1%), indicating competitive growth trends. Population gains in the suburb of Regents Park (NSW) were mostly fueled by international migration, which accounted for roughly 71.0% of the total demographic growth over recent intervals. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections from the NSW State Government, published in 2022 with 2021 serving as the baseline. Growth rates across age categories from these aggregations are also applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Projecting demographic trends forward, a major population rise within the top national quartile of statistical regions is anticipated, with the suburb of Regents Park (NSW) projected to add 1,115 individuals by 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 21.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
128 new dwellings have been approved in Regents Park (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That is 5.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 38% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 43, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS residential building permits allocated from statistical data, Regents Park averages approximately 25 home approvals annually, with an estimated 128 dwellings approved during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 40 so far during FY-26. Averaging only 0.5 new residents per year per approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), building activity is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing buyers with extra choices and supporting demographic growth that may outpace current forecasts, with new properties being built at an average cost of $547,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium tier with high-end houses.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $10.5 million this financial year, showing moderate commercial construction activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Regents Park experiences approximately half the volume of new home approvals per capita, placing it in the 54th percentile of regions analyzed across the nation. The breakdown of new residential construction is 38.0% detached houses and 62.0% attached dwellings. This transition to denser housing alternatives offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the existing housing stock (which stands at 65.0% houses), reflecting a scarcity of development sites while satisfying evolving lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. With approximately 296 people per approval, Regents Park is classified as a low-density precinct. Projections for the future indicate Regents Park will gain 1,112 residents by 2041 (utilizing the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch). Construction is progressing at a reasonable rate relative to this forecasted expansion, though purchasers may experience heightened competition as the local population increases.
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Development applications around Regents Park (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 110 current infrastructure and development projects close to Regents Park (NSW), worth an estimated $31.2 billion. 26 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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An area's growth is heavily shaped by developments in local infrastructure, major construction works, and municipal planning strategies. AreaSearch has identified a total of 8 initiatives that are expected to influence this locality. Prominent developments include 101-103 Hector Street Sefton, Berala Village Redevelopment, Berala TOD Precinct (Transport Oriented Development), and Regents Park Mixed-Use Development, with the subsequent details outlining those of principal significance.
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80 Betty Cuthbert Drive Mixed-Use Development
Repurposing of a 5.9-hectare NSW Government-owned site in Lidcombe for mixed health, education, and residential uses. The site is subdivided into three lots: 3.16 hectares transferred to Homes NSW for 48 new homes including 18 social and affordable dwellings, an 8,900 square meter site for the MS Plus wellbeing centre which opened in March 2025, and a third site retained by the Government. Demolition of the former health facility is underway as of early 2026.
Aura by Crown Group
Aura by Crown Group is a 9-storey mixed-use residential development opposite Berala Station, delivering 208 luxury apartments above ground-floor retail and landscaped communal areas. The project forms part of the broader revitalisation of Berala village, improving local amenity and housing supply around the station precinct. Construction is underway with completion targeted for 2026.
The Concourse at Lidcombe
DOOLEYS is redeveloping its Lidcombe Catholic Club as The Concourse at Lidcombe, a major hospitality and events upgrade delivered with Buildcorp. Works are underway and include refurbished club facilities, new restaurants, bars and cafes, upgraded arrivals on John Street and Church Street, improved member areas, childrens play facilities, extra parking, and a dedicated functions and events centre with capacity for up to 500 guests. The project is being delivered in stages while the club remains operational, with major new destinations expected to open through the redevelopment period.
Auburn Basketball Centre of Excellence
Construction has commenced on the Auburn Basketball Centre of Excellence at Wyatt Park. The project will deliver two additional indoor basketball courts, a gym, hot and cold recovery spaces, sport science and sports medicine areas, a film room, office and meeting rooms, player and spectator amenities, and associated access, parking and landscaping works. The centre is intended to support the Sydney Kings, Sydney Flames, Hoops Capital Academy and local community basketball pathways.
Lidcombe Town Centre Public Domain Plan
Cumberland City Council's staged revitalisation of the Lidcombe Town Centre is being delivered under the Public Domain Plan adopted in August 2023. The first major stage, the Joseph Street Precinct Upgrade (also known as the Lidcombe Town Centre High Street Activation Project), is jointly funded by the NSW Government's WestInvest program and Cumberland Council, with a combined budget of around 10.4 million dollars. Works span Joseph Street and Bridge Street between Railway Street and Vaughan Street, transforming the area into a vibrant 'Eat Street' with outdoor dining, upgraded paving and footpaths, raised pedestrian crossings, angled on-street parking, new street tree planting, integrated public art including a digital art platform, electric vehicle charging points and upgraded lighting and wayfinding.The construction tender was awarded with works proposed to commence in February 2026. Subsequent stages cover the John Street Precinct (concept design exhibited June 2025, supported by the Australian Government Thriving Suburbs Program) and the Remembrance Park upgrade with a new playspace, plus links to the future Pippita Rail Trail.
Salt Pan Creek Channel Repairs
Structural repairs and bank stabilization along Salt Pan Creek within the Cooks River catchment, affecting parts of Greenacre, Punchbowl, Belfield and nearby suburbs. Scope includes flood mitigation, stormwater channel rehabilitation, erosion control and environmental restoration works to improve waterway health and reduce flood risk.
25-29 Rookwood Road Yagoona
Approved infill affordable housing project comprising two 4-storey residential apartment buildings (total 87 units) over basement parking. Original consent DA-922/2017 granted 26 Sep 2018. A Section 4.55(1A) modification was lodged in May 2025 (seeking mainly cosmetic and compliance-driven changes such as increased ceiling heights to meet ADG, glass balustrades, facade material changes, minor lift overrun) with the proponent having obtained a Construction Certificate and indicating demolition/earthworks to activate the consent before lapsing (26 Sep 2025).
Berala Village Redevelopment
A long-term urban renewal initiative for the Berala village centre and surrounding station precinct. Supported by the NSW Government Transport Oriented Development (TOD) SEPP with finalised controls allowing for 6-storey mid-rise housing and shop-top developments within 400m of Berala Station. The precinct aims to support over 9,200 new homes over 15 years, including mandatory 2 percent affordable housing.
2,412 residents of Regents Park (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 2,571. Unemployment sits at 6.2%, with participation at 59.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Regents Park boasts a well-educated labor force with varied industry participation, showing an unemployment rate of 6.2% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 4.5%, derived from AreaSearch aggregated statistical data. As of March 2026, 2,412 residents are employed, although the unemployment rate sits 2.1% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labor force participation is notably lower (59.1% versus 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 29.7%, worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local workers are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The community has a particularly high representation in manufacturing, with local employment ratios reaching 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 6.5% of workers compared to the regional figure of 11.5%. Although local jobs are available, comparing the Census working population against the resident population suggests a large portion of workers travel to other areas for employment. Based on AreaSearch research into SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw employment expand by 4.5% while the labor force grew by 3.2%, leading to a decrease of 1.1 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Conversely, Greater Sydney registered employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decrease. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on prospective future demand in Regents Park. These forecasts, looking at five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local workforce structure to model development patterns. While overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ widely across industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment structure suggests employment for Regents Park should rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Regents Park (NSW) is $1,402 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $566 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,972 a year against an average of $54,592. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that household earnings in Regents Park sit below the national benchmark, with a median of $42,972 and an average of $54,592. This compares to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections indicate levels of approximately $47,407 (median) and $60,226 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings are low at the 8th percentile ($566 weekly), whereas household earnings perform stronger at the 29th percentile.
Examining the distribution of earnings, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 28.8% of local residents (1,500 individuals), mirroring the broader metropolitan trend where 30.9% of the population falls into this category. Affordability constraints are highly pronounced, with residents retaining only 79.4% of their income, placing the area in the 22nd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Regents Park (NSW) had 1,571 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 65% detached houses and 31% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 47% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,954 a month. Rent absorbs 26.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in Regents Park, according to the most recent Census, was comprised of 64.6% stand-alone houses and 35.4% other housing types (including duplexes, units, and alternative dwellings), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other housing types across the Sydney metropolitan area. The home ownership rate in Regents Park matched the Sydney metro level of 27.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (25.8%) or tenants (46.8%). The median monthly home loan payment in the area was recorded at $1,954, significantly below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $370 compared to the metropolitan benchmark of $470.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Regents Park exceed the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental prices remain below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Regents Park (NSW) counted 1,571 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of local households at 71.7%, consisting of couples with children at 38.6%, couples without children at 18.6%, and single parent households at 13.1%. The remaining 28.3% consists of non-family households, with single-person households at 22.7% and group housing making up 5.5% of the total. The median household occupancy of 3.0 individuals is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.5% of adults in Regents Park (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 19.4% with a bachelor degree and 5.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 13.9% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,391 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 972 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region presents low levels of academic attainment, with university graduation rates (26.5%) falling significantly below the SA3 average of 39.9%. This highlights a clear gap as well as a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate study (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Technical training makes up 24.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (13.9%). Academic enrollment is notably strong, with 31.9% of the local population participating in structured learning. This group includes 8.6% attending primary schools, 8.2% in high schools, and 7.1% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Regents Park (NSW) reaches 41 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 4,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit assessment indicates there are 41 active commuter connections operating in the suburb of Regents Park (NSW), consisting of both rail and bus options. These transit nodes are serviced by 17 unique routes, which support a total of 4,602 passenger journeys weekly. Transit integration is highly rated, with locals generally residing within 135 meters of their nearest boarding point. As a residential district, a large portion of the workforce travels outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transit choice at 76%, and trains accounting for 16%. Households average 1.2 passenger vehicles.
A significant 29.7% of the workforce performs their job from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-related restrictions. Average route frequency is 657 daily operations across all transit lines, which represents roughly 112 weekly runs for each individual station.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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78.1% of residents in Regents Park (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Evaluation of medical statistics shows favorable outcomes throughout Regents Park, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, with both youth and senior groups showing a low incidence of typical medical issues, while the rate of private medical insurance was found to be very low at roughly 49% of the population (~2,530 people). This is lower than the 59.9% recorded across Greater Sydney, and the national benchmark of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues in the locality are diabetes and arthritis, affecting 5.8 and 5.5% of the population, respectively, while 78.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population shows strong health metrics with a low occurrence of long-term diseases. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 17.7% of the population (922 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health status among these senior residents is particularly favorable, with national standings generally matching the trends of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
56.8% of Regents Park (NSW) residents were born overseas and 73.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (21.9%) and English (9.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Regents Park ranks among the country's most multicultural localities, with 56.8% of the community born abroad and 73.5% speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 38.7% of residents. However, the most distinct variation is seen in Islam, which represents 25.1% of the local population, far higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%. In relation to parent country of birth, the three most common backgrounds in Regents Park are Other at 27.0% of the population, which is significantly above the regional average of 16.0%, Chinese at 21.9%, also well above the regional average of 8.4%, and English at 9.1%, which is significantly below the regional average of 19.0%.
Other notable variations in cultural backgrounds include Lebanese ancestry representing 7.1% of residents (compared to 2.6% regionally), Vietnamese ancestry at 7.2% (compared to 1.8% regionally), and Croatian ancestry at 1.6% (compared to 0.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Regents Park (NSW) is 35. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 32.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 35 years in the suburb of Regents Park (NSW) is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37, and below the national median of 38 years. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 10.5% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 45 - 54 bracket is lower at 10.0%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 3.8% to 5.5% of the local population, and the 35 to 44 age bracket increased from 12.6% to 13.9%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 13.1% to 10.0%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.5% to 10.0%.
Projected figures for 2041 show major demographic transitions for the suburb of Regents Park (NSW). The 75 to 84 age cohort is forecast to expand significantly, rising by 179 residents (63%) from 286 to 466. Over the same period, the 65 to 74 group is expected to grow by a minor 6% (33 residents).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Regents Park (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 28 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,990 at the 2021 Census → 5,211 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL13358). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.